Wrongful Death Law in Kentucky
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Kentucky — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Kentucky
Kentucky state law
- Motor Vehicles › Chapter 189A — Driving Under the InfluenceKY 189A § 189A.010
Cited in 173 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Kentucky Penal Code › Chapter 500 — General ProvisionsKY 500 § 500.080
Cited in 136 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Statutory Actions and Limitations › Chapter 411 — Rights of Action and Survival of ActionsKY 411 § 411.130
Cited in 116 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Business and Financial Institutions › Chapter 304 — Insurance Code › Subtitle 39. Motor Vehicle Reparations ActKY 304 § 304.39-320
Cited in 52 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Statutory Actions and Limitations › Chapter 411 — Rights of Action and Survival of ActionsKY 411 § 411.135
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Statutory Actions and Limitations › Chapter 413 — Limitation of ActionsKY 413 § 413.241
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Kentucky.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.